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Study Abroad Planning Timeline

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Review the Study Abroad Planning timeline below and become familiar with the steps you need to take before departure, while abroad, and after you return.

  • 5+ Months Before Departure
  • 4-5 Months Before Departure
  • 2-3 Months Before Departure
  • While Abroad
  • After Your Return
5+ Months Before Departure
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Step 1 – Learn About Study Abroad

Browse our website, attend a virtual information session, schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.

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Step 2 – Talk to Your Advisors

What terms works best for you? What courses could you take abroad? How does studying abroad fit into your academic plan?

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Step 3 – Research Programs

Research study abroad programs you are interested in applying for.

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Step 4 – Research Finances and Scholarships

How do you plan to pay for your study abroad experience? Do you receive financial aid that could be applied to your program cost?

4-5 Months Before Departure
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Step 5 - Submit Hunter Study Abroad Application

Review deadline details on our apply page.

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Step 6 - Apply to Your Program

After your application has been approved by our office, apply directly to your program.

2-3 Months Before Departure
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Step 7 – Prepare for Departure

Complete required Hunter Study Abroad documentation. Attend a virtual Hunter Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation and complete program requirements.

While Abroad
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Step 8 – Go Abroad!

Enjoy your experience abroad! Our office will stay in touch through your time abroad to offer support and guidance.

After You Return
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Step 9 – Re-entry

We can't wait hear about your experience abroad! Share your stories and pictures. Attend a re-entry session. Complete a program evaluation.

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